Emirates is the top global airline brand

GULFNEWS.COM: Emirates is once again the most valuable airline brand worldwide, according to British brand evaluation consultancy Brand Finance’s latest Global 500 report.Emirates also emerged as the most valuable brand in the Middle East by finishing ahead of the other listed companies from the region. Emirates finished 234 out of the 500 evaluated global brands, up from last year’s 287 finish. Its brand is currently valued at $5.48 billion, a 34 per cent increase on its 2013 valuation.